MOM'S EASY BEAN BAKE

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"My mom's baked beans are the best I've ever tasted!" contends field editor Sue Gronholz of Beaver Dam, Wisconsin.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h30m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2-1/2 cups dried great northern beans (about 1 pound)
1 pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons molasses
3 small onions, chopped
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

Sort beans and rinse with cold water. Place beans in a large saucepan; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 to 4 hours or until beans are softened. Drain and rinse beans, discarding liquid., Return beans to pan. Cover with fresh water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour or until beans are tender. , Drain, reserving liquid. Combine beans, 1 cup liquid and remaining ingredients in a greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 1-1/4 hours or until beans are tender, stirring occasionally (add additional reserved liquid if needed).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 493mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 15g protein.